Even Without Internet Access, Prisoners Are Trying to Benefit From A.I.
Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.
Science/Tech
‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars
Scientists think they are looking at chemical building blocks of life preserved for 3.5bn years
Nasa’s Curiosity rover has detected organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals widely considered building blocks for the origin of life of Earth.
Five of the seven molecules identified in a dried lakebed near the equator had never previously been observed on the red planet. The analysis,...
Flywheel Brands Launches MerchButler.AI, Introducing an AI-Powered Merch Concierge to Simplify Product Selection
Chattanooga, TN – Flywheel Brands, Inc., a leading provider of branded merchandise, apparel, and print solutions, today announced the launch of MerchButler.AI, a new AIpowered platform designed to help buyers quickly identify the most effective products for events, employee programs, and promotional campaigns. As the promotional products industry has evolved, buyers have gained...
MerchantService.com Launches “Trusted Review” Platform Reform Campaign Signals Potential Class Action Against Trustpilot
Palmetto, Florida – MerchantService.com today announced the launch of their “Trusted Review” Platform Reform campaign at www.merchantservice.com/TRPR/, raising significant going-concern risk considerations for Trustpilot. The campaign moves beyond challenging individual third-party content, instead targeting Trustpilot’s platform architecture and what it characterizes as a...
How will Apple change under ‘product guy’ John Ternus?
How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant’s future, writes Zoe Kleinman.
Why Your Password May Not Be Good Enough No Matter How Long And Complex It Is
The first Thursday of May each year marks ‘World Password Day’, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence globally, Brett Russell, Head of Product and CISO at MetroFibre, provides a sobering reality check […]
Why AI chatbots are a legal liability waiting to happen
South African lawyers warn that chatbot conversations aren’t privileged and can be subpoenaed, unlike talks with an attorney.
South African tech juniors squeezed as AI reshapes hiring
AI is rewriting the developer hiring playbook – and South African juniors are paying the price.
South Africa’s digital ID gets a launch date
Home affairs has committed to hard deadlines and the technical architecture for the launch of South Africa’s digital ID system.
4th Annual EPF Tech Awards: From Potential To Proof As Innovation Solves Real Systemic Challenges
The conversation around innovation in South Africa is changing. It’s no longer about what technology could achieve, but what it is already doing. The 4th Annual EPF Tech Awards, taking place on 12 September, stand at the centre of this shift, recognising solutions that move beyond ideas into real, lived impact. Over the years, the […]
Vodacom Launches Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt To Close Out Easter
Vodacom is revolutionising customer engagement as we head towards the end of the Easter season with an innovative Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt at Vodacom World in Midrand. Running from Wednesday, 22nd April to Saturday, 25th April 2026, from 9am to 5pm daily, the event offers participants the chance to win their share of R250,000 […]
Draft National AI Policy: What It Means And What To Do Now
The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond signalling the emergence of formal AI regulation, the Draft Policy introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. The Draft Policy, published by the Minister...
More organic compounds detected on Mars
One of the compounds resembles a DNA precursor, adding to evidence the Red Planet was once habitable.
Why Platinum And Titanium Ratings Matter For Performance-Driven PC builders
What do Platinum and Titanium ratings mean for PC power supplies? Platinum and Titanium are 80 PLUS® certification levels that define how efficient a power supply is. Talking more technically, how effectively it converts electricity from the mains into a stable power supply for PC components. SeaSonic Platinum power supplies provide up to 90-94% of […]
A Wish List for the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s C.E.O.
John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.
Why the future of retail is digital – but still physical
The real shift in retail is not online versus bricks and mortar, says NEC XON’s Minesh Manga, but the digitisation of the physical store itself.
How Apple Became a $4 Trillion Company Under Tim Cook
If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.
Africa’s AI dream needs bricks and gigawatts
Africa’s digital future depends on whether the continent can build the infrastructure needed to support it.
Seacom takes aim at regional peering costs
Seacom is targeting regional ISPs with a cheaper route into South Africa’s national peering infrastructure.
Liquid dodges debt crunch – at a hefty price
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has escaped a looming debt maturity wall, but the new funding comes with a steep price tag.
Apple Boss Tim Cook Resigns After 15 Years. What’s Next For The Tech Giant?
Apple chief executive Tim Cook resigns after 15 years. What’s next for the tech giant? Rajat Roy, Bond University Today, Apple announced the tech company’s longtime chief executive Tim Cook will step down and transition to the role of executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. This change will take effect from September 1 2026. John […]